The Terrifying Truth About Overactive Bladder

The definition of overactive bladder by the International Continence Society is urinary urgency usually accompanied by frequency and nocturia with or without incontinence in the absence of a UTI or obvious other problems. The very common things that doctors ask you to do is to document: how many times you go to the bathroom, how many times you leak, how many times you get up at night, how severe your urgency is ------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to Women's Healthcare Answers a channel for women who suffer from gynecologic issues presented by Jeff McQueary MD. He is a Tennessee Urogynecologist dedicated to empowering women with clear, accessible health information. My mission is to help you regain confidence and control over your body. Don't forget to subscribe for more helpful content about managing your health effectively. ------------------------------------------------------ Thanks for watching!! Come back OFTEN for a NEW Women's Healthcare video. Jeffrey McQueary, MD is a board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Urogynecologist and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon on YouTube to educate people about advanced issues such as Pelvic Prolapse, urinary leakage, overactive bladder, Interstitial Cystitis and, much more. He will also teach about general gynecology issues such as heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, urinary tract infections, menopause, and gynecologic cancers. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJeffreyMcQueary Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/WKTMkV1zO14 Always COMMENT because I need to know what is bothering you and certainly will include answers to your questions and concerns in future videos. ------------------------------------------------------ Check out these Playlists: Channel Trailer: https://youtu.be/7LT27QgtIu4 Surgical Repair of Prolapse: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJWPXoZO7mtv0Uvm9tqH9ypIhYxW5oOAI Female Urinary Issues Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJWPXoZO7mttDffkMTWwmiyEu32_UpaSn Female Bleeding Problems: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJWPXoZO7mttIx0iixyg5whfWX1ili_aX Pap and HPV: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJWPXoZO7mttclFIf0PSgQGZkUw5cFC0F Gynecology Questions and Answers Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJWPXoZO7mtuX4qwW8B2NEv8yQZ7PclOf ----------------------------------------------------- Let's Connect! WEBSITE: http://womenshealthcareanswers.com X: @Answers_Doc https://twitter.com/Answers_Doc FACEBOOK: @womenshealthcareanswers https://www.facebook.com/womenshealthcareanswers/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-mcqueary-md-a2a3bb6/ ------------------------------------------------------ Sign up for my e-mail list and get more content from me: available soon Important Information Guides for you: Stress Incontinence: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/SUI.pdf Urethral Slings: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/Mid-urethral_Sling.pdf Overactive Bladder: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/OAB.pdf IC and bladder irritants: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/IC.pdf Accidental Bowel Leakage: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/ABL.pdf Pelvic Organ Prolapse: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/POP.pdf Blood in Your Urine: https://www.augs.org/assets/1/6/Asymptomatic_Microscopic_Hematuria_Factsheet_FINAL.pdf Botox for Bladder Control: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/Botox.pdf Kegels Pelvis Floor Exercises: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/Bladder_Training.pdf Sacral NeuroModulation: https://www.augs.org/assets/1/6/Sacral_Neuromodulation_Factsheet_FINAL.pdf Surgery What to Expect: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/Surgery.pdf Urethral Bulking for Incontinence: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/Urethral_Bulking.pdf Urodynamics: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/Urodynamics.pdf UTI's: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/UTI.pdf Vaginal Hysterectomy: https://www.augs.org/assets/1/6/PFD_Vaginal_Hysterectomy_Factsheet_FINAL.pdf Vaginal Pessaries: https://www.voicesforpfd.org/assets/2/6/Vaginal_Pessaries.pdf Vaginal Suspension Surgery: https://www.augs.org/assets/1/6/PFD_Vaginal_Suspension_Surgery_Factsheet_FINAL.pdf Colpocleisis Procedure: https://www.augs.org/assets/1/6/PFD_Colpoclesisis_FINAL.pdf Constipation: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/Constipation.pdf Cystoscopy: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/Cystoscopy.pdf ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This video is purely educational and does not constitute certified medical advice. The content of this video is for information purposes only and constitutes my personal opinion and not that of my employer, healthcare system or the medical community in general. Always contact your own physician but personal use of this information is at your own risk. Jeffrey McQueary, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.